BHM #436 - 1797

Battle of Cape St. Vincent
British Historical Medals 436 - 1797 British Historical Medals 436 - 1797
Obv. Uniformed bust of Admiral Jervis left, with pigtail. ADMIRAL EARL ST. VINCENT.
Rev. THE / SPANISH FLEET / DEFEATED / 14. FEBY. / 1797.
AE gilt 24 by ? AE gilt N.
M.H. 453; S. P/35. AM; BM; NMA; NMM.
 
One of a set of six medals commemorating naval victories (see No. 925). See also note to No. 433.
from British Historical Medals, Volume I, p. 104
d'Essling - 705
La flotte anglaise défait la flotte espagnole à Saint-Vincent (14 février).
Buste précédent à g. R. Légende.
Br. doré 24 mm.